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The release of GTA developer Rockstar Games' much anticipated open-world western is approaching quickly. Set 12 years before the events of the previous game, Red Dead Redemption 2 will explore an expansive region of the American wilderness, with Dutch Van der Linde's gang on the run of the last years of the wild west. Experiencing Rockstar 's take on the open – world western from a new perspective, you'll uncover the history of the Van Der Linde gang, which has a young John Marston – the protagonist of the first RDR – in its thralls.
We've already gotten to try Red Dead Redemption, and we've played it. You can find out more about the details (release date, platforms, etc.), gameplay trailers, and more.
When Does RDR2 Release? How Can I Pre-Load?
Red Dead Redemption 2 is set for release on October 26 for PS4 and Xbox One; you can begin digital pre-loading copies now. In terms of RDR 2's Red Dead Redemption 2 is about 99 GB on PS4. You'll need to have more room if you're going digital, the installation process will require an additional 50 GB on top of that. Xbox One owners, meanwhile, will need to have 107 GB to install the game. Bear in mind, but that's what you'll need for launch day.
What Special Editions And Pre-Order Bonuses Are Available?
More expensive editions of RDR2 will be available, starting with the Special Edition. Priced at $ 80, the package includes a copy of the game along with special missions, weapons and a physical map of the game world for players to own. There are also additional packs for Red Dead Redemption 2 for premium prices, The Ultimate Edition and The Collector's Box – both priced at $ 100. DLC Items to Acquire – The Collector 's Box does not include any digital items. Instead, it offers special playing cards, artwork, a bandit's bandana, a physical map of the game world, and a collector's coin in the set.
What Are The Differences Between The PS4 And Xbox One Versions?
RDR2 is the same game on both PS4 and Xbox One, although there may be some differences in terms of visuals and performance (especially depending on whether you have a PS4 Pro or Xbox One X). That said, there is one key difference: The PS4 version will have special content that's exclusive for 30 days. This includes the Outlaw Grizzlies Outfit and a special horse; You can read about all of this in our breakdown of the exclusive PS4.
Is Red Dead Redemption 2 Coming To PC?
Though the original Red Dead Redemption never found its way to the PC, there's been some rumors that its sequel might. A mention of Red Dead Redemption 2 's appearance on PC found its way online, but it has since been scrubbed.
Where Is RDR2 Set, And Is It A Prequel?
Set 12 years before the original game, the prequel focuses on the outlaw life of the Van der Linde gang, led by the Red Dead Redemption's main antagonists. After a robbery in Blackwater, go bad – the gang finds themselves on the run. Dutch, his right-hand man Arthur Morgan, and several members of the gang have to contend with a life on-the-run while confrontations with rival gangs and the law make their situation grow more desperate.
Red Dead Redemption 2 – The Story So Far Recap
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Rockstar also released a description of the plot:
America, 1899. The end of the wild west era has begun to hunt down the last remaining outlaw gangs. Those who will not surrender or succumb are killed. Blackwater, Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde are forced to flee. With federal agents and the best bounty hunters in the nation massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal and fight their way across the globe. As deepening internal divisions threatening to tear the gang apart, Arthur must make a choice between his own ideals and loyalty to the gang.
The First Reveal
First Look: Red Dead Redemption 2 World Premiere Trailer
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